December weather forecast
French Creek, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in French Creek, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.7°F (5.4°C) and min 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, French Creek experiences a modest decline in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C). French Creek's December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Humidity

In French Creek, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 187.8 rainfall days, and 38.07" (967mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In French Creek, in December, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 6.97" (177mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62.1 snowfall days, and 37.83" (961mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In French Creek, 41.7°F (5.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.5°F (-1.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in French Creek?

In December, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In French Creek, in December, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 6.97" (177mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in French Creek, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In French Creek, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
French Creek, WV

Average temperature in December - French Creek, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
French Creek, WV

Average pressure in December - French Creek, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
French Creek, WV

Average wind speed in December - French Creek, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
French Creek, WV

Average humidity in December - French Creek, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
French Creek, WV

Average rainfall in December - French Creek, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
French Creek, WV

Average rainfall days in December - French Creek, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
French Creek, WV

Average snowfall in December - French Creek, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
French Creek, WV

Average snowfall days in December - French Creek, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
French Creek, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - French Creek, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
French Creek, WV

Average sunshine days in December - French Creek, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.2 days).

Average UV index in December
French Creek, WV

Average UV index in December - French Creek, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
French Creek, WV

Average cloud cover in December - French Creek, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
French Creek, WV

Average visibility in December - French Creek, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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